The national winter vaccination campaign will commence in September and the following eligible cohorts will be able to access influenza vaccine through the NHS.
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From 3rd October |
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- those aged 65 years and over
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- all children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2024
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- those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups
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- primary school aged children (from Reception to Year 6)
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- those in long-stay residential care homes
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- secondary school aged children (from Year 7 to Year 11)
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- carers in receipt of carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
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- all children in clinical risk groups aged from 6 months to less than 18 years
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- close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
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- frontline workers in a social care setting without an employer led occupational health scheme
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Occupational Health does not have access to the Covid vaccine.
The following groups are eligible for the COVID-19 Autumn Booster through the NHS
- People aged 65+
- Care home residents.
- Clinical risk groups (immunosuppression etc)
- Frontline NHS and social care staff working with older people.